We are relatives and friends of 11th Battalion officers and servicemen, who have joined together to create a permanent and living memorial to those who served in the battalion and, most especially those who fought for our freedom not only in the battles in and around Arnhem and Oosterbeek, The Netherlands but also other battles during World War 2.
We intend to recognise the 11th Battalion through the erection of a monument and sharing the learning from their actions through this website.
The 11th Parachute Battalion played a vital role in the Battle of Arnhem, suffering such heavy losses that it was disbanded after the battle. Yet, there is nothing that gives their accomplishments the recognition they deserve. We will provide an opportunity for the 11th to be remembered alongside the other members of the 4th Parachute Brigade, namely the 10th Battalion and 156th Battalion, providing a place where a person can stop and reflect, thinking "They risked everything so we can live in freedom today".
We intend to erect an enduring memorial in the battalion's home town of Melton Mowbray.
We don't currently have a defined timeline but are actively in the process of forming
a community based organisation and have applied to become a community incorporated company to raise funds to start the process.
We are currently awaiting the outcome of our application.
We already have several keen volunteers
offering financial, moral and physical support.
There are numerous ways you can help. Financial contributions would be great and you can do this through this website but we are also keen to hear from anyone with any connections whatsoever with any aspect of the 11th Battalion or its former members.